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Chapter 416 Keeping your mouth shut can prevent trouble from arising from your words [Seeking monthly votes]

Warmth resides in my heart at this moment.

Perhaps embarrassed by having her lie exposed, Chen Yuying simply nestled quietly in Lin Li's arms, feeling that sense of security, without saying a word.

It wasn't until she keenly sensed an undisguised, curious gaze that she gently nudged Lin Li: "Someone's here."

Lin Li turned around and saw Zhang Fang looking at him and Chen Yuying with a curious expression.

"Good morning, Grandma Zhang," Lin Li greeted her gracefully.

"Good morning," Zhang Fang replied with a smile, her gaze curiously falling on the dazzlingly beautiful girl next to Lin Li, who was now shyly hiding behind him.
"Lin Li, who is this girl next to you...?"

"My girlfriend."

Upon hearing this, Lin Li immediately raised the two people's clasped hands to shoulder height, shook them, and spoke in a rather cheerful tone.

When she had bragged to Zeng Ziang before, she had told him not to tell anyone in the neighborhood, but things were different now. Since Wu Min already knew, it didn't matter at all.

Although still shy, Chen Yuying was not an introverted or timid girl. Therefore, after hearing Lin Li's introduction, she looked up at Zhang Fang and, mimicking Lin Li's address, said in a sweet voice, "Hello, Grandma Zhang."

"Oh, oh—it's good for you too."

Zhang Fang's eyes widened slightly at first, then revealed understanding, and finally turned into a gentle expression of deep affection and a hint of teasing.

Looking at the well-matched young couple before her, a smile unconsciously spread across Zhang Fang's face:
"Grandma just now...did you get in your way?"

"It wasn't particularly troublesome, just a minor inconvenience." Lin Li quickly waved his hand, indicating that Zhang Fang didn't need to blame herself so much.

"Isn't that still an obstacle? You child—" Zhang Fang said with a laugh and a scolding. Lin Li was as eloquent as ever, and then asked, "Are you going out to play?"

"Correct."

"Alright, Grandma won't bother you two anymore. Go have fun and have a good time."

"Okay, thank you grandma."

After saying goodbye to Zhang Fang, the two continued walking towards the entrance of the residential area.

However, Lin Li felt that the news of his relationship would spread throughout the neighborhood's older generation within a day at most—after all, Zhang Fang was the head of the neighborhood's intelligence organization and a minister of the neighborhood's military secret service.

It's the weekend, but it's already past eight o'clock, which is a good time for middle-aged and elderly people to get out and about. So, besides Zhang Fang, we met quite a few neighbors along the way.

More than half of them knew Lin Li, so almost everyone was curious and focused on Chen Yuying.

Lin Li repeatedly emphasized that Chen Yuying was his girlfriend, and then calmly dealt with the elders' knowing, teasing, and digressive remarks or jokes.

Chen Yuying remained quiet most of the time, only nodding politely to greet enthusiastic elders when they asked her questions.

But Lin Li could tell she was happy.

Because Chen Yuying unconsciously tightened her grip on Lin Li's hand, and as she walked, the amplitude of the swaying of Lin Li's hand gradually increased unconsciously, and her steps became lighter.

It's fun.

Perhaps the only victim was Zeng Zi'ang.

Because among the elders Lin Li met was Zeng Ziang's mother.

As we all know, after seeing other people's children, the next step is to compare them with one's own child.

When Zeng's mother came home, she might immediately scold him, saying, "You just sleep all day long and don't know how to do anything else," leaving Zeng Zi'ang bewildered and confused.

"Are you here to hail a taxi?" When they arrived at the entrance of the residential area, Lin Li, who still had no idea where he was going or what he was doing today, looked at Chen Yuying.

"Okay." Chen Yuying nodded and took out her phone to operate it.

Looking at Lin Li, who was deliberately avoiding eye contact while she was entering her destination, Chen Yuying found it somewhat amusing:

Aren't you even a little bit curious about where we're going?

"I want to enjoy my confusion, helplessness, and panic. You don't understand, do you?" Lin Li tapped the back of her hand with his finger and laughed.

"Then I'll sell you later."

"Can I sell it to your mother? I'll help you count the money."

“Sell it to my dad.”

“That’s really vicious. The last time I saw such pure malice was when people were selling funeral services outside a hospital operating room or handing out flyers for college entrance exam cram schools outside the exam hall.”

The two chatted casually for a while, then Chen Yuying looked at her phone: "The car is almost here, it's located at the intersection, let's go."

Chen Yuying took a step forward, but felt her hand being gently pulled back by a force—because Lin Li had stopped in place.

Chen Yuying turned around and saw Lin Li with a slight frown, his gaze fixed on a car approaching in the distance, his left hand unconsciously stroking his chin, as if he was thinking about something.

"what happened?"

Lin Li withdrew his gaze, looked at Chen Yuying with a strange expression, and pointed to a distance away: "Squad leader, look at that car."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yuying looked up. Lin Li's residential area was not a particularly busy area, and at that moment, there was only one car driving in this direction.

“It should be the taxi we took…” Chen Yuying looked down at her phone to check, then frowned: “The location is this one, but… how come the license plate number and car model don’t match?”

Seeing that Chen Yuying hadn't reacted yet, Lin Li's expression became even stranger: "Squad leader, this car that's coming over, is it your family's car?"

Chen Yuying: "?"

Because Chen Yuying's family owns more than one car, she wasn't really aware of it. But when Lin Li reminded her, she immediately realized—oh right, this looks like her family's car!
It's the same car that brought me here this morning!

Chen Yuying's gaze then fell on the three words "Master Zhuang" displayed on the phone screen.

This Master Zhuang...

At this moment, without communicating with Chen Yuying or Lin Li through the software, the car skipped the pick-up point and drove straight to the entrance of the residential area, right next to the two of them.

The rear door handles automatically popped out, and the front window slowly rolled down. In the driver's seat, Zhuang Qiang, wearing a mask, had a stern face.
"Good morning, both of you! I'm your Didi driver, Mr. Zhuang. It's a pleasure to serve you. The back seats have been cleaned, so please get in and fasten your seatbelts. I will ensure a safe and smooth journey!"

Lin Li: "(；☉_☉)?"

How come you're so skilled at this?!
You weren't in this line of work before, were you?
Chen Yuying: "..."

It really is (へ╬)!!
Uncle Zhuang! It's not like I wouldn't recognize you just because you're wearing a mask!!

"Uncle Zhuang, why are you here?" Chen Yuying frowned slightly.

"Part-time, part-time," Zhuang Qiang looked away slightly, a little guilty. "President Chen and President Song said that as long as it doesn't affect my main job, it's okay to earn some extra money in my spare time."

"Uncle Zhuang, is it really not related to my mom?" Whether she works part-time or not is not important; this is what Chen Yuying cares about most.

"No." Zhuang Qiang's tone was firm.

"So you're just doing this part-time?" Lin Li asked.

"Correct."

Lin Li: "Mismatched driver and vehicle information is an extremely serious violation in the ride-hailing industry. Reporting it to the transportation management department will result in a fine of between RMB 1 and RMB 3. Reporting it to the platform will result in a permanent account ban."

"Therefore, drivers who want to make money would never take such a big risk to accept a fare; they would at least use a fake license plate."

Zhuang Qiang: "..."

Damn it, there's Sherlock Holmes too.

Lin Li looked at Chen Yuying expressionlessly: "Class monitor, let's cancel the order. I'll pay the driver's compensation."

Chen Yuying also remained expressionless: "Just click cancel."

"This, this—" Zhuang Qiang scratched his head, knowing he couldn't fool anyone anymore, so he smiled sheepishly, took off his mask, and confessed the real reason:

"Just now, President Song found out that you had entered the community and hadn't come out, so he asked me to check if you had arrived in Puchun safely, so that she could rest assured."

But I didn't want to ask directly, so I just used my old ride-hailing account to see if I could get a ride from you...

And then... he habitually accepted orders again..."

Chen Yuying took the phone back from Lin Li's hand, pouting slightly in dissatisfaction: "I'll ask my mom."

Lin Li reached out and pressed down on Chen Yuying's hand and phone, saying with a smile, "It seems that you're not the only one who thinks you're doomed at my house; Auntie thinks so too."

"It's only human nature, no need to ask."

Zhuang Qiang's explanation made sense.

Through her previous casual conversation with Wu Min, Chen Yuying's mother should know that she usually lives alone at home and Wu Min is not there.

Knowing this, and that Chen Yuying didn't take a taxi with him to their destination as she had previously said, but instead went directly into his residential area, it was perfectly normal for Chen Yuying's mother to be uneasy, even if she was indeed open-minded. After all, she had never really met him and her knowledge of his character was based on hearsay.

Chen Yuying had also thought of it, but she was still somewhat unhappy.

Seeing this, Lin Li gently pinched her cheek: "Obviously, it's because you act like you like me too much at home. I bet you're even calling out 'I want Lin Li, I want Lin Li' in your sleep, right? Auntie thought you were love-struck, with no bottom line in front of me, and that I could manipulate you at will. That's why I was worried. Sigh, I guess it's just that my charm is too great. It's my fault."

"Shameless, narcissist, who would call you that?" Chen Yuying punched Lin Li helplessly and amusedly.

But the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up, her mood brightened, and she smiled again, nodding: "Okay, I won't ask anymore, I'll call another car."

In fact, Lin Li originally planned to get into Zhuang Qiang's car and have him take the two of them to their destination—that way, Chen's mother could rest assured and relax. However, considering that this would likely cause Chen Yuying's mood to worsen again, he did not object to Chen Yuying.

He then asked Zhuang Qiang, "Uncle Zhuang, is it alright if we take a taxi in front of you?"

Zhuang Qiang realized that there was something wrong with his actions just now, and nodded repeatedly: "Of course, Young Master Lin."

The differences between people are really huge. When Chen Yuying called him "Young Master," Lin Li felt very comfortable, but when others called him "Young Master," Lin Li felt goosebumps all over his body. It just didn't sound right.

Soon, the actual ride-hailing car arrived, and the two got in and set off.

After the car had driven a short distance, Chen Yuying couldn't help but look back out the rear window: "They didn't follow, did they?"

Lin Li also turned around, scanned the area but did not find any suspicious persons, and shook his head: "I haven't seen any yet."

Upon hearing this conversation, the driver couldn't help but glance at the rearview mirror.

Wait, what kind of order did I take? Someone's actually following me?

Are you two making a grand escape here in the sunlight?
After confirming that Zhuang Qiang hadn't come along, Lin Li looked at Chen Yuying: "So, today's destination is Puchun Town?"

"Yes." Since Zhuang Qiang had already said it, Chen Yuying didn't try to hide it and admitted it directly.

"I haven't heard of or been to Puchun, so I'm counting on you for help." Lin Li smiled and spread his hands.

"Of course, no problem." Chen Yuying's eyes crinkled with confidence, then she took out a bag of assorted fruit candies from her handbag. "What flavor do you want?"

"Smoked ham flavor."

Chen Yuying then picked out a red lychee-flavored fruit candy for Lin Li.

"Yawn—" After holding hands and watching the street scene flash by outside the window for a while, Lin Li suddenly yawned and looked at Chen Yuying with a lazy and tired expression: "I got up too early, I'm a little sleepy."

This time, Chen Yuying wasn't considerate; instead, she glared at Lin Li with displeasure.
"Corporal Lin, what did you promise me yesterday? You said you would get a good rest last night. After you said goodnight to me last night, did you go play games and watch videos again?"

Chen Yuying had heard of the four ultimate lies on the internet.

The responses were: "Laughing to death", "I am over 18 years old", "I have carefully read and agree to the above terms", and "Going to sleep".

For many people, posting "I'm going to sleep" on the internet doesn't mean they're actually going to sleep.

Instead, it refers to the entire process of "quitting all chats + playing games for a while + browsing Weibo and WeChat Moments for half an hour + watching videos for a while + experiencing a little excitement + going to sleep".

"Actually, I slept very well last night, but for some reason, I'm inexplicably sleepy now," Lin Li said, blinking innocently.

Chen Yuying shook her head suspiciously: "I don't believe it."

"really."

"Then swear you're not lying to me."

"That won't work."

Chen Yuying crossed her arms and looked at Lin Li silently, her eyes saying, "See? I knew it."

“The first part, ‘Actually, I slept very well last night,’ is true, but the second part is false, which is why I can’t swear,” Lin Li added with a smile. “I’m not sleepy for no reason; I know exactly why I’m sleepy.”

"why?"

Lin Li didn't answer immediately. Instead, he stepped back a little, and under Chen Yuying's questioning gaze, naturally lay down on his side, resting his head on her soft, warm thighs, which were laid flat together. He then yawned contentedly.
"Because I fall asleep as soon as I see a pillow."

Chen Yuying now knew exactly what this guy's purpose was.

Why are you sleepy?

The old drunkard's heart was not in the wine, but in the space between his legs.

Lying on his side on Chen Yuying's lap, Lin Li could feel the warmth and elasticity of her skin through her clothes, and the faint, pleasant fragrance lingered around his nose.

Cool.

Chen Yuying's body was a little stiff, with the shy tension unique to young girls, but she quickly relaxed.

Seeing Lin Li lying comfortably on his side with his head turned to the side and his eyes deliberately closed, looking as if he had already fallen asleep, Chen Yuying raised her hand high as if to hit him, but when her hand fell, it became gentle.

Her heart felt as if it had been gently tickled by a feather, soft and itchy. In the end, she only felt a little annoyed as she used her fingers to comb his hair, which he had styled that morning but was now a little messy.

Looking at him like this, I felt a warm feeling of being completely relied upon and loved.

"You blow-dried your hair and sprayed some products on it. If you lie down now, all the effects will be ruined." Chen Yuying gently reminded him, her fingertips tracing the ends of his hair, feeling the slightly stiff texture.

“You can get your hair fixed again if it’s flat,” Lin Li opened his eyes, looking up into her clear eyes with a smile. “But if you miss out on a lap pillow, you’ll really miss out. I know what’s more important.”

Upon closer analysis, I realized that I was lying on my side with my face facing outwards and my eyes closer to my knees, which allowed me to make eye contact with Chen Yuying.

If you're lying on your side facing Yingbao, oh dear, then eye contact is out of the question.

Yingbao, Ying!

"Tch..." Chen Yuying scoffed softly, and after a few seconds, she said in a low voice:

"Who said that missing out means missing out? It's not like I said you can't lie down in the future."

"Heh." Lin Li sneered.
Stop being stubborn, class monitor. If Dingding and Qiuqiu see I have a lap pillow, and they both try to coax me, you'll immediately unleash your incredible knee-jerk reflex and send me flying into the sky, shoulder to shoulder with the sun. Only after that do you say, "I didn't stop you from lying down!"

Perhaps Lin Li's description was too vivid, because Chen Yuying actually imagined Lin Li being kicked away by her, and the girl burst out laughing.

Then she pursed her lips, avoiding eye contact with Lin Li, and neither denied it nor denied it: "I don't have your thick skin..."

These two are definitely in the way; we need to find a way to get rid of them.

Lin Li thought for a moment, then looked at Chen Yuying again:

"Squad leader, could you ask them if they want to make a lot of money? My friend owns a company in northern Myanmar, and it's doing very well. If they go there now, they'll get free room and board, the work is easy, and the income is high. Ask them if they're interested."

"Go to sleep, and don't you dare scam me." Chen Yuying smiled and gently covered his mouth with her hand.

"abnormal!"

Chen Yuying wiped a little saliva on Lin Li's face with her palm and said in embarrassment and annoyance.

"It's because of gravity that my tongue accidentally fell out," Lin Li explained.

"Snapped."

Chen Yuying didn't say anything, but responded with a light slap.

Lin Li continued to lie there, while Chen Yuying continued to play with Lin Li's face and hair.

Lin Li wasn't sleepy at all; falling asleep was out of the question. He was mostly enjoying the softness on his cheek, his eyes open, occasionally looking ahead and occasionally glancing at Chen Yuying.

"What's this."

As Lin Li lay on Chen Yuying's lap, his vision changed dramatically. He noticed a piece of paper in the gap next to the driver's seat. Since it was a good time to play dumb and distract himself, he reached out and pulled it out.

It's a sign that can be hung up.

"Hello passenger, I am mute. If possible, please tell me the last four digits of your phone number when you board the bus. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you."

"Huh? Uncle, can't you talk? Why do you still have this license plate on your car?"

Lin Li stood up with some doubt, showing the sign to the driver while asking him a question.

—The driver asked for the last two digits of their phone numbers as soon as they got in the car, so they're definitely not mute.

"Oh, this thing." The driver glanced at what Lin Li was holding, smiled knowingly, and explained:

“I’m not very talkative and I don’t really like talking. Sometimes I get a headache when I encounter passengers who like to chat.”

"If I deal with it, it's a bit of a hassle; if I don't, I'll get bad reviews. So I just put up this sign, and it's quite effective and saves me a lot of trouble."

Lin Li raised an eyebrow slightly. "That's really something."

"Then why aren't you hanging up now? You don't seem to talk much these days," Lin Li asked again.

"Sigh." The driver sighed.

“Last time, a passenger took pity on me and gave me an 88 yuan red envelope as a tip. I...I...sigh, I couldn't help but say thank you, boss.”

Lin Li and Chen Yuying: "?"

It seemed that he had touched on a painful topic, for the driver's expression became even more sorrowful and helpless.
"As a result, not only did I lose the money, but he also reported my behavior to the platform, which fined me 300 yuan from my deposit. How could I dare to post anything now?"

(End of this chapter)